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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.53, 549.91 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.53, 549.91 and 232.75 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.53 : 549.91 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.53/549.91 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.53x = 549.91 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.53x = 127,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,991.55/398.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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