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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.62, 548.64 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.62, 548.64 and 231.84 is: 319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.62 : 548.64 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.62/548.64 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.62x = 548.64 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.62x = 127,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,196.70/397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.90

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