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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 550.98 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 550.98 and 233.44 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 550.98 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/550.98 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 550.98 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 128,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,622.55/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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