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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 592 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 592 and 230.18 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 592 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/592 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 592 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 136,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,266.56/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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