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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.79 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.79 and 223.05 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.79 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.79 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.79 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 122,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,407.61/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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