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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 536.69 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 536.69 and 233.66 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 536.69 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/536.69 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 536.69 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 125,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,402.99/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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