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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 590.01 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 590.01 and 230.60 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 590.01 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/590.01 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 590.01 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 136,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,056.31/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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