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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 591 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 591 and 239.96 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 591 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/591 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 591 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 141,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,816.36/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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