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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.33, 548.28 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.33, 548.28 and 222.65 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.33 : 548.28 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.33/548.28 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.33x = 548.28 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.33x = 122,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,074.54/397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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