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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 590.98 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 590.98 and 231.42 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 590.98 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/590.98 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 590.98 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 136,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,764.59/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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