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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 548.98 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 548.98 and 223.22 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 548.98 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/548.98 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 548.98 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 122,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,544.13/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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