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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 590.82 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 590.82 and 231.61 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 590.82 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/590.82 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 590.82 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 136,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,839.82/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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