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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 549.06 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 549.06 and 223.23 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 549.06 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/549.06 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 549.06 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 122,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,566.66/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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