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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 584.22 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 584.22 and 235.42 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 584.22 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/584.22 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 584.22 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 137,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,537.07/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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