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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.13, 548.02 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.13, 548.02 and 220.08 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.13 : 548.02 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.13/548.02 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.13x = 548.02 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.13x = 120,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,608.24/397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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