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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.25, 547.97 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.25, 547.97 and 231.44 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.25 : 547.97 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.25/547.97 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.25x = 547.97 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.25x = 126,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,819.44/397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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