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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.24, 583.99 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.24, 583.99 and 236.06 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.24 : 583.99 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.24/583.99 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.24x = 583.99 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.24x = 137,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,856.68/390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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