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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592.68 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592.68 and 232.80 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592.68 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592.68 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592.68 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 137,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,975.90/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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