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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.23, 550.98 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.23, 550.98 and 233.45 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.23 : 550.98 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.23/550.98 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.23x = 550.98 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.23x = 128,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,625.11/399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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