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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.39, 549.81 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.39, 549.81 and 223.74 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.39 : 549.81 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.39/549.81 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.39x = 549.81 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.39x = 123,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,014.49/398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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