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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.10, 549.27 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.10, 549.27 and 223.44 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.10 : 549.27 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.10/549.27 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.10x = 549.27 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.10x = 122,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,728.89/398.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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