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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 549.12 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 549.12 and 220.87 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 549.12 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/549.12 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 549.12 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 121,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,284.96/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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