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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.06, 549.33 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.06, 549.33 and 223.41 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.06 : 549.33 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.06/549.33 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.06x = 549.33 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.06x = 122,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,725.82/398.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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