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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 593.40 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 593.40 and 233.34 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 593.40 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/593.40 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 593.40 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 138,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,463.96/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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