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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.19, 538.63 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.19, 538.63 and 232.87 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.19 : 538.63 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.19/538.63 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.19x = 538.63 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.19x = 125,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,430.77/390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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