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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 540 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 540 and 233.97 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 540 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/540 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 540 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 126,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,341.78/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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