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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 538.19 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 538.19 and 232.67 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 538.19 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/538.19 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 538.19 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 125,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,219.50/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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