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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 549.36 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 549.36 and 232.27 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 549.36 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/549.36 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 549.36 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 127,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,598.47/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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