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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.79, 548.96 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.79, 548.96 and 223.14 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.79 : 548.96 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.79/548.96 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.79x = 548.96 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.79x = 122,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,494.93/397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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