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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.11, 590.97 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.11, 590.97 and 229.64 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.11 : 590.97 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.11/590.97 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.11x = 590.97 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.11x = 135,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,706.53/394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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