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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 588.46 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 588.46 and 229.98 is: 344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 588.46 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/588.46 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 588.46 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 135,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,334.03/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.99

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