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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 587.59 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 587.59 and 229.55 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 587.59 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/587.59 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 587.59 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 134,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,877.77/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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