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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 536.26 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 536.26 and 233.40 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 536.26 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/536.26 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 536.26 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 125,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,163.08/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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