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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 548.86 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 548.86 and 231.94 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 548.86 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/548.86 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 548.86 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 127,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,298.68/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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