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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.36, 548.38 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.36, 548.38 and 222.72 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.36 : 548.38 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.36/548.38 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.36x = 548.38 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.36x = 122,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,135.19/397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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