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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 548.64 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 548.64 and 222.93 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 548.64 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/548.64 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 548.64 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 122,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,306.13/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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