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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 538.58 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 538.58 and 232.88 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 538.58 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/538.58 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 538.58 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 125,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,424.51/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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