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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.97, 547.83 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.97, 547.83 and 231.24 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.97 : 547.83 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.97/547.83 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.97x = 547.83 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.97x = 126,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,680.21/396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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