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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.48, 549.87 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.48, 549.87 and 223.84 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.48 : 549.87 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.48/549.87 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.48x = 549.87 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.48x = 123,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,082.90/398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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