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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.33, 548.30 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.33, 548.30 and 222.67 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.33 : 548.30 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.33/548.30 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.33x = 548.30 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.33x = 122,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089.15/397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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