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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.82 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.82 and 223.02 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.82 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.82 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.82 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 122,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,397.84/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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