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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.97, 551.96 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.97, 551.96 and 234.15 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.97 : 551.96 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.97/551.96 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.97x = 551.96 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.97x = 129,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,241.43/399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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