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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588.24 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588.24 and 229.74 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588.24 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588.24 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588.24 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 135,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,142.26/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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