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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 588.90 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 588.90 and 230.72 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 588.90 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/588.90 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 588.90 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 135,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,871.01/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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