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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 550.82 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 550.82 and 233.42 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 550.82 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/550.82 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 550.82 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 128,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,568.48/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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