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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 594.12 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 594.12 and 233.90 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 594.12 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/594.12 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 594.12 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 138,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,964.67/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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