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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 548.97 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 548.97 and 220.76 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 548.97 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/548.97 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 548.97 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 121,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,190.77/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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