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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.69 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.69 and 230.04 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.69 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.69 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.69 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 135,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,422.25/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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