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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 536.67 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 536.67 and 233.65 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 536.67 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/536.67 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 536.67 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 125,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,392.95/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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