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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 538.96 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 538.96 and 233.21 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 538.96 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/538.96 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 538.96 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 125,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,688.17/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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