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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 594.14 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 594.14 and 233.28 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 594.14 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/594.14 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 594.14 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 138,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,599.81/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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