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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.36, 549.72 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.36, 549.72 and 223.71 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.36 : 549.72 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.36/549.72 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.36x = 549.72 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.36x = 122,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,977.86/398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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