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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 588.58 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 588.58 and 236.31 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 588.58 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/588.58 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 588.58 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 139,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,087.93/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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