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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.44 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.44 and 231.36 is: 347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.44 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.44 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.44 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 137,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,298.28/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.03

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