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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 588.06 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 588.06 and 229.94 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 588.06 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/588.06 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 588.06 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 135,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,217.78/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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