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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 589.32 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 589.32 and 230.37 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 589.32 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/589.32 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 589.32 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 135,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,761.65/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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