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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 591.08 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 591.08 and 229.58 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 591.08 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/591.08 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 591.08 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 135,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,700.15/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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