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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 592.80 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 592.80 and 232.66 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 592.80 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/592.80 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 592.80 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 137,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,920.85/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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