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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 590.01 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 590.01 and 231.06 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 590.01 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/590.01 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 590.01 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 136,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,327.71/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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