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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.35, 538.61 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.35, 538.61 and 233.07 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.35 : 538.61 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.35/538.61 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.35x = 538.61 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.35x = 125,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,532.67/390.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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