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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.41, 548.33 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.41, 548.33 and 222.72 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.41 : 548.33 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.41/548.33 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.41x = 548.33 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.41x = 122,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,122.94/397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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