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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.65, 550.13 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.65, 550.13 and 232.88 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.65 : 550.13 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.65/550.13 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.65x = 550.13 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.65x = 128,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,110.36/398.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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