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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 588.30 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 588.30 and 229.86 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 588.30 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/588.30 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 588.30 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 135,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,226.64/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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