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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.51, 548.57 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.51, 548.57 and 220.48 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.51 : 548.57 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.51/548.57 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.51x = 548.57 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.51x = 120,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,947.89/397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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