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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.83, 548.97 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.83, 548.97 and 232.05 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.83 : 548.97 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.83/548.97 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.83x = 548.97 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.83x = 127,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,388.49/397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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