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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 591.57 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 591.57 and 232.22 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 591.57 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/591.57 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 591.57 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 137,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,374.39/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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