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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 550.95 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 550.95 and 233.37 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 550.95 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/550.95 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 550.95 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 128,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,575.20/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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