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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 550.42 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 550.42 and 233.02 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 550.42 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/550.42 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 550.42 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 128,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.97/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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