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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 550.72 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 550.72 and 233.33 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 550.72 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/550.72 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 550.72 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 128,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,499.50/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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