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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 587.94 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 587.94 and 229.60 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 587.94 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/587.94 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 587.94 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 134,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,991.02/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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