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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.93 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.93 and 231.94 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.93 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.93 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.93 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 127,320.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,320.09/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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