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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 589.68 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 589.68 and 231.27 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 589.68 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/589.68 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 589.68 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 136,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,375.29/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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