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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 539.87 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 539.87 and 233.79 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 539.87 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/539.87 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 539.87 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 126,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,215.04/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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