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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.25, 548.16 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.25, 548.16 and 220.19 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.25 : 548.16 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.25/548.16 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.25x = 548.16 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.25x = 120,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,699.35/397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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