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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 593.07 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 593.07 and 233.22 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 593.07 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/593.07 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 593.07 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 138,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,315.79/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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