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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.81, 592.92 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.81, 592.92 and 230.81 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.81 : 592.92 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.81/592.92 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.81x = 592.92 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.81x = 136,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,848.90/395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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