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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.68 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.68 and 233.64 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.68 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.68 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.68 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 125,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,389.92/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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