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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.31, 549.68 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.31, 549.68 and 223.69 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.31 : 549.68 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.31/549.68 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.31x = 549.68 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.31x = 122,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,957.92/398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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