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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.98, 547.89 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.98, 547.89 and 231.25 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.98 : 547.89 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.98/547.89 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.98x = 547.89 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.98x = 126,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,698.82/396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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