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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 589.09 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 589.09 and 230.55 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 589.09 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/589.09 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 589.09 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 135,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,814.70/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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