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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 593.54 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 593.54 and 231.11 is: 346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 593.54 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/593.54 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 593.54 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 137,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,168.91/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.61

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