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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.91, 551.65 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.91, 551.65 and 234.09 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.91 : 551.65 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.91/551.65 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.91x = 551.65 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.91x = 129,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,135.75/399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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