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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 547.43 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 547.43 and 222 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 547.43 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/547.43 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 547.43 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 121,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,528.35/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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