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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 584.34 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 584.34 and 236.34 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 584.34 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/584.34 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 584.34 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 138,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,102.92/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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