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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 538.35 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 538.35 and 232.84 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 538.35 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/538.35 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 538.35 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 125,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,349.41/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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