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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.73, 550.34 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.73, 550.34 and 233.02 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.73 : 550.34 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.73/550.34 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.73x = 550.34 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.73x = 128,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,240.23/398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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