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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 592.96 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 592.96 and 232.88 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 592.96 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/592.96 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 592.96 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 138,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,088.52/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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