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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.07, 586.31 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.07, 586.31 and 236.96 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.07 : 586.31 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.07/586.31 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.07x = 586.31 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.07x = 138,929.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,929.09/391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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