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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.51, 549.92 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.51, 549.92 and 230.48 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.51 : 549.92 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.51/549.92 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.51x = 549.92 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.51x = 126,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,745.56/398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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