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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.81, 550.32 and 233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.81, 550.32 and 233.00 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.81 : 550.32 = 233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.81/550.32 = 233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.81x = 550.32 × 233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.81x = 128,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,226.53/398.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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