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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.63, 551.52 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.63, 551.52 and 233.80 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.63 : 551.52 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.63/551.52 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.63x = 551.52 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.63x = 128,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,945.38/399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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