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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.40, 590.70 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.40, 590.70 and 231.40 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.40 : 590.70 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.40/590.70 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.40x = 590.70 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.40x = 136,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,687.98/393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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