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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.57 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.57 and 230.22 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.57 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.57 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.57 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 135,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,500.59/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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