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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 588.36 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 588.36 and 230.06 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 588.36 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/588.36 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 588.36 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 135,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,358.10/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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