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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.33, 548.37 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.33, 548.37 and 222.71 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.33 : 548.37 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.33/548.37 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.33x = 548.37 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.33x = 122,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,124.74/397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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