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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.91, 550.37 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.91, 550.37 and 233.01 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.91 : 550.37 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.91/550.37 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.91x = 550.37 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.91x = 128,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,241.71/398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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