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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 547.34 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 547.34 and 222.01 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 547.34 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/547.34 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 547.34 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 121,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,514.95/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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