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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 589.74 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 589.74 and 230.60 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 589.74 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/589.74 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 589.74 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 135,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,994.04/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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