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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 538.16 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 538.16 and 232.64 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 538.16 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/538.16 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 538.16 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 125,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,197.02/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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