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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.41, 549.82 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.41, 549.82 and 223.75 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.41 : 549.82 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.41/549.82 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.41x = 549.82 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.41x = 123,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,022.23/398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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