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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.95, 550.57 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.95, 550.57 and 233.26 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.95 : 550.57 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.95/550.57 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.95x = 550.57 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.95x = 128,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,424.00/398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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