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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 591.06 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 591.06 and 229.81 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 591.06 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/591.06 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 591.06 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 135,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,831.50/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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