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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.71, 551.60 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.71, 551.60 and 233.90 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.71 : 551.60 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.71/551.60 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.71x = 551.60 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.71x = 129,017.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,017.07/399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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