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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.54, 549.99 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.54, 549.99 and 223.88 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.54 : 549.99 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.54/549.99 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.54x = 549.99 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.54x = 123,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,129.01/398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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