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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.72, 548.86 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.72, 548.86 and 223.06 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.72 : 548.86 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.72/548.86 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.72x = 548.86 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.72x = 122,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,428.71/397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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