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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 593.55 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 593.55 and 233.34 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 593.55 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/593.55 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 593.55 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 138,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,498.96/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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