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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.23, 548.16 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.23, 548.16 and 231.44 is: 319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.23 : 548.16 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.23/548.16 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.23x = 548.16 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.23x = 126,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,863.41/397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.37

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