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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 548.69 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 548.69 and 222.94 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 548.69 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/548.69 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 548.69 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 122,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,324.95/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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