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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 551.63 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 551.63 and 233.94 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 551.63 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/551.63 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 551.63 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 129,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,048.32/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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