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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 590.07 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 590.07 and 231.22 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 590.07 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/590.07 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 590.07 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 136,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,435.99/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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