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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 587.52 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 587.52 and 229.68 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 587.52 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/587.52 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 587.52 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 134,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,941.59/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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