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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 538.98 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 538.98 and 233.30 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 538.98 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/538.98 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 538.98 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 125,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,744.03/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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