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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 589.92 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 589.92 and 231.12 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 589.92 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/589.92 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 589.92 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 136,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342.31/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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