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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.64, 548.76 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.64, 548.76 and 223.02 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.64 : 548.76 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.64/548.76 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.64x = 548.76 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.64x = 122,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,384.46/397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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