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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 538.92 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 538.92 and 233.15 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 538.92 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/538.92 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 538.92 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 125,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,646.50/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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