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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.17, 550.88 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.17, 550.88 and 233.43 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.17 : 550.88 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.17/550.88 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.17x = 550.88 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.17x = 128,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,592.66/399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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