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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.55, 591.90 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.55, 591.90 and 232.05 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.55 : 591.90 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.55/591.90 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.55x = 591.90 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.55x = 137,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,350.40/394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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