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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 589.68 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 589.68 and 228.83 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 589.68 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/589.68 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 589.68 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 134,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,933.53/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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