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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 590.99 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 590.99 and 231.39 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 590.99 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/590.99 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 590.99 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 136,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,749.18/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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