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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 591.77 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 591.77 and 232.67 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 591.77 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/591.77 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 591.77 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 137,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,689.19/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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