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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.03, 549.22 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.03, 549.22 and 232.25 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.03 : 549.22 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.03/549.22 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.03x = 549.22 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.03x = 127,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,555.18/398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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