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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 550.77 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 550.77 and 233.28 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 550.77 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/550.77 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 550.77 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 128,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,483.63/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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