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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.35, 551.07 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.35, 551.07 and 233.53 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.35 : 551.07 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.35/551.07 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.35x = 551.07 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.35x = 128,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,692.44/399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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