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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 549.98 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 549.98 and 223.94 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 549.98 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/549.98 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 549.98 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 123,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,162.52/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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