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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 538.40 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 538.40 and 232.97 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 538.40 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/538.40 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 538.40 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 125,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,431.05/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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