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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.39, 594.14 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.39, 594.14 and 233.28 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.39 : 594.14 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.39/594.14 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.39x = 594.14 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.39x = 138,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,599.81/396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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