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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.70, 548.85 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.70, 548.85 and 223.07 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.70 : 548.85 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.70/548.85 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.70x = 548.85 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.70x = 122,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,429.23/397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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