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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 589.51 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 589.51 and 230.50 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 589.51 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/589.51 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 589.51 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 135,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,882.06/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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