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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592.36 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592.36 and 230.56 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592.36 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592.36 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592.36 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 136,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,573.37/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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