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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.67, 548.75 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.67, 548.75 and 223.04 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.67 : 548.75 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.67/548.75 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.67x = 548.75 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.67x = 122,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,389.34/397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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