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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 550.84 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 550.84 and 233.40 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 550.84 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/550.84 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 550.84 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 128,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,566.06/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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