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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 550.78 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 550.78 and 233.45 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 550.78 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/550.78 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 550.78 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 128,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,579.63/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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