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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.26 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.26 and 230.10 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.26 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.26 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.26 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 135,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,588.73/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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