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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 588.63 and 231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 588.63 and 231.23 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 588.63 = 231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/588.63 = 231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 588.63 × 231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 136,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,108.91/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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