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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 548.22 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 548.22 and 220.23 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 548.22 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/548.22 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 548.22 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 120,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,734.49/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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