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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 549.97 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 549.97 and 230.53 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 549.97 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/549.97 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 549.97 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 126,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,784.96/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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