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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.81, 548.88 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.81, 548.88 and 231.96 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.81 : 548.88 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.81/548.88 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.81x = 548.88 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.81x = 127,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,319.39/397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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