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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.54, 549.95 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.54, 549.95 and 249.23 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.54 : 549.95 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.54/549.95 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.54x = 549.95 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.54x = 137,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,060.04/398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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