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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 587.94 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 587.94 and 229.16 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 587.94 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/587.94 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 587.94 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 134,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,729.39/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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