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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.20, 549.50 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.20, 549.50 and 223.50 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.20 : 549.50 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.20/549.50 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.20x = 549.50 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.20x = 122,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,813.25/398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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