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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 550.23 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 550.23 and 232.94 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 550.23 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/550.23 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 550.23 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 128,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,170.58/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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