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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 548.89 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 548.89 and 220.72 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 548.89 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/548.89 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 548.89 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 121,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,149.08/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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