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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.48, 594.90 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.48, 594.90 and 234.48 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.48 : 594.90 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.48/594.90 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.48x = 594.90 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.48x = 139,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,492.15/396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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