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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 550.08 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 550.08 and 232.80 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 550.08 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/550.08 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 550.08 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 128,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,058.62/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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