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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 549.14 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 549.14 and 232.17 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 549.14 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/549.14 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 549.14 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 127,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,493.83/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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