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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.43, 591.64 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.43, 591.64 and 232.22 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.43 : 591.64 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.43/591.64 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.43x = 591.64 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.43x = 137,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,391.54/394.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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