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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 593.12 and 231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 593.12 and 231.05 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 593.12 = 231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/593.12 = 231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 593.12 × 231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 137,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,040.02/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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