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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.08, 549.35 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.08, 549.35 and 223.42 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.08 : 549.35 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.08/549.35 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.08x = 549.35 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.08x = 122,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,736.59/398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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