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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 594.46 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 594.46 and 234.55 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 594.46 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/594.46 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 594.46 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 139,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427.62/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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