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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 588.96 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 588.96 and 228.00 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 588.96 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/588.96 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 588.96 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 134,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,285.09/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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