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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 544.07 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 544.07 and 236.87 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 544.07 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/544.07 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 544.07 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 128,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,875.50/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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