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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 549.99 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 549.99 and 223.89 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 549.99 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/549.99 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 549.99 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 123,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,137.26/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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