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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.03, 549.24 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.03, 549.24 and 223.38 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.03 : 549.24 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.03/549.24 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.03x = 549.24 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.03x = 122,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,689.23/398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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