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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 538.16 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 538.16 and 232.66 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 538.16 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/538.16 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 538.16 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 125,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,208.31/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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