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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.37, 548.40 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.37, 548.40 and 222.71 is: 307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.37 : 548.40 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.37/548.40 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.37x = 548.40 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.37x = 122,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,131.42/397.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.35

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