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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 550.58 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 550.58 and 230.96 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 550.58 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/550.58 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 550.58 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 127,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,162.18/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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