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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.69, 548.81 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.69, 548.81 and 223.03 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.69 : 548.81 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.69/548.81 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.69x = 548.81 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.69x = 122,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,401.50/397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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