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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 587.25 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 587.25 and 229.64 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 587.25 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/587.25 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 587.25 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 134,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,853.15/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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