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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.08, 549.34 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.08, 549.34 and 223.46 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.08 : 549.34 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.08/549.34 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.08x = 549.34 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.08x = 122,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,755.52/398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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