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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 550.67 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 550.67 and 233.25 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 550.67 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/550.67 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 550.67 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 128,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,442.61/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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