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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 549.50 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 549.50 and 223.52 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 549.50 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/549.50 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 549.50 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 122,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,824.24/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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