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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 539.63 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 539.63 and 233.88 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 539.63 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/539.63 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 539.63 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 126,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.97/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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