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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 593.33 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 593.33 and 233.28 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 593.33 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/593.33 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 593.33 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 138,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,410.86/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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