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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.66, 548.77 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.66, 548.77 and 220.62 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.66 : 548.77 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.66/548.77 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.66x = 548.77 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.66x = 121,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,071.56/397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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