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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.54, 550.02 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.54, 550.02 and 232.74 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.54 : 550.02 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.54/550.02 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.54x = 550.02 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.54x = 128,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,011.65/398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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