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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.65, 548.72 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.65, 548.72 and 220.58 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.65 : 548.72 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.65/548.72 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.65x = 548.72 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.65x = 121,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,036.66/397.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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