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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 551.71 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 551.71 and 234.04 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 551.71 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/551.71 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 551.71 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 129,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,122.79/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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