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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.77, 548.97 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.77, 548.97 and 223.12 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.77 : 548.97 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.77/548.97 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.77x = 548.97 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.77x = 122,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,484.26/397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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