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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.84, 549.03 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.84, 549.03 and 223.18 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.84 : 549.03 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.84/549.03 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.84x = 549.03 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.84x = 122,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,532.52/397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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