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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 589.02 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 589.02 and 230.28 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 589.02 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/589.02 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 589.02 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 135,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,639.53/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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