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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 549.97 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 549.97 and 232.82 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 549.97 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/549.97 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 549.97 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 128,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,041.27/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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