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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 593.24 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 593.24 and 233.09 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 593.24 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/593.24 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 593.24 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 138,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,278.31/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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