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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.81, 548.97 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.81, 548.97 and 232.01 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.81 : 548.97 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.81/548.97 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.81x = 548.97 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.81x = 127,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,366.35/397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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