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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 549.26 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 549.26 and 223.37 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 549.26 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/549.26 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 549.26 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 122,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687.09/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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