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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.68, 548.90 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.68, 548.90 and 231.92 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.68 : 548.90 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.68/548.90 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.68x = 548.90 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.68x = 127,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,300.89/397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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