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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 589.02 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 589.02 and 230.41 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 589.02 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/589.02 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 589.02 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 135,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,716.10/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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