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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.21, 549.57 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.21, 549.57 and 223.55 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.21 : 549.57 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.21/549.57 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.21x = 549.57 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.21x = 122,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,855.69/398.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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