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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 592.38 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 592.38 and 230.76 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 592.38 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/592.38 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 592.38 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 136,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,697.61/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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