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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.47, 592.02 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.47, 592.02 and 232.29 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.47 : 592.02 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.47/592.02 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.47x = 592.02 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.47x = 137,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,520.33/394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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