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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 588.92 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 588.92 and 228.12 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 588.92 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/588.92 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 588.92 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 134,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,343.29/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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