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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.60, 548.58 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.60, 548.58 and 222.94 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.60 : 548.58 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.60/548.58 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.60x = 548.58 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.60x = 122,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,300.43/397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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