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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.31, 590.08 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.31, 590.08 and 237.31 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.31 : 590.08 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.31/590.08 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.31x = 590.08 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.31x = 140,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,031.88/393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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