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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 539.19 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 539.19 and 233.38 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 539.19 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/539.19 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 539.19 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 125,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,836.84/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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