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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 550.61 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 550.61 and 233.19 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 550.61 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/550.61 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 550.61 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 128,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,392.83/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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