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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.30, 583.95 and 236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.30, 583.95 and 236.21 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.30 : 583.95 = 236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.30/583.95 = 236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.30x = 583.95 × 236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.30x = 137,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,931.91/389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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