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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.20 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.20 and 233.47 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.20 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.20 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.20 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 138,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,494.40/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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