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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.56, 548.58 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.56, 548.58 and 220.50 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.56 : 548.58 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.56/548.58 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.56x = 548.58 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.56x = 120,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,961.89/397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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