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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 550.53 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 550.53 and 233.15 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 550.53 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/550.53 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 550.53 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 128,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,353.32/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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