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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.06, 539.49 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.06, 539.49 and 235.78 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.06 : 539.49 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.06/539.49 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.06x = 539.49 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.06x = 127,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,200.95/391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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