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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.37, 549.74 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.37, 549.74 and 223.68 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.37 : 549.74 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.37/549.74 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.37x = 549.74 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.37x = 122,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,964.72/398.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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