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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.47, 548.49 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.47, 548.49 and 222.83 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.47 : 548.49 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.47/548.49 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.47x = 548.49 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.47x = 122,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,220.03/397.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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