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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 590.15 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 590.15 and 237.36 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 590.15 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/590.15 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 590.15 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 140,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,078.60/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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