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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 551.61 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 551.61 and 233.93 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 551.61 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/551.61 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 551.61 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 129,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,038.13/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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