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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 539.45 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 539.45 and 233.52 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 539.45 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/539.45 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 539.45 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 125,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,972.36/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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