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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.15, 538.17 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.15, 538.17 and 232.68 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.15 : 538.17 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.15/538.17 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.15x = 538.17 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.15x = 125,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,217.54/390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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