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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.25, 549.63 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.25, 549.63 and 232.52 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.25 : 549.63 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.25/549.63 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.25x = 549.63 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.25x = 127,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,797.22/398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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