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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.08, 547.88 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.08, 547.88 and 231.30 is: 319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.08 : 547.88 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.08/547.88 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.08x = 547.88 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.08x = 126,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,723.49/397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.14

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