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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.73, 548.83 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.73, 548.83 and 223.09 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.73 : 548.83 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.73/548.83 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.73x = 548.83 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.73x = 122,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,438.48/397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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