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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 538.81 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 538.81 and 233.22 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 538.81 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/538.81 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 538.81 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 125,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,661.27/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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