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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 594.89 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 594.89 and 231.66 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 594.89 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/594.89 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 594.89 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 137,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,808.08/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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