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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.03, 539.66 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.03, 539.66 and 235.75 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.03 : 539.66 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.03/539.66 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.03x = 539.66 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.03x = 127,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,224.85/391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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