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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.55, 539.08 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.55, 539.08 and 233.30 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.55 : 539.08 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.55/539.08 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.55x = 539.08 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.55x = 125,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,764.67/390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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