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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.93, 550.31 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.93, 550.31 and 233.03 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.93 : 550.31 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.93/550.31 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.93x = 550.31 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.93x = 128,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,237.17/398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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