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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 550.63 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 550.63 and 233.27 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 550.63 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/550.63 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 550.63 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 128,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,445.46/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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