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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 549.41 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 549.41 and 232.34 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 549.41 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/549.41 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 549.41 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 127,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,647.17/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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