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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 549.62 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 549.62 and 223.66 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 549.62 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/549.62 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 549.62 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 122,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.01/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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