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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 588.70 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 588.70 and 229.84 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 588.70 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/588.70 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 588.70 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 135,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,306.81/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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