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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 549.68 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 549.68 and 223.70 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 549.68 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/549.68 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 549.68 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 122,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,959.55/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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