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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 591.06 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 591.06 and 236.13 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 591.06 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/591.06 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 591.06 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 139,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,569.15/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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