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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.41, 549.62 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.41, 549.62 and 232.52 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.41 : 549.62 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.41/549.62 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.41x = 549.62 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.41x = 127,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,797.64/398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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