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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 592.80 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 592.80 and 233.80 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 592.80 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/592.80 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 592.80 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 138,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,596.64/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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