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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.23, 549.54 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.23, 549.54 and 232.44 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.23 : 549.54 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.23/549.54 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.23x = 549.54 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.23x = 127,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,735.08/398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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