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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.49, 548.57 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.49, 548.57 and 220.47 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.49 : 548.57 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.49/548.57 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.49x = 548.57 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.49x = 120,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,945.22/397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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