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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.14, 549.39 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.14, 549.39 and 232.32 is: 320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.14 : 549.39 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.14/549.39 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.14x = 549.39 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.14x = 127,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,630.38/398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.57

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