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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 589.96 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 589.96 and 230.98 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 589.96 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/589.96 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 589.96 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 136,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,268.96/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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