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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.61, 539.06 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.61, 539.06 and 233.32 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.61 : 539.06 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.61/539.06 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.61x = 539.06 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.61x = 125,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,771.22/390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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