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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.69, 594.83 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.69, 594.83 and 232.22 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.69 : 594.83 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.69/594.83 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.69x = 594.83 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.69x = 138,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,127.29/396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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