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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 593.48 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 593.48 and 231.42 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 593.48 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/593.48 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 593.48 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 137,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,343.14/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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