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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.33 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.33 and 230.54 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.33 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.33 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.33 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 136,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,555.76/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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