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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 592.86 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 592.86 and 232.84 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 592.86 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/592.86 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 592.86 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 138,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041.52/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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