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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.22, 594.81 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.22, 594.81 and 235.02 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.22 : 594.81 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.22/594.81 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.22x = 594.81 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.22x = 139,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,788.68/397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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