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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 592.32 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 592.32 and 232.60 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 592.32 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/592.32 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 592.32 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 137,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,773.63/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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