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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.95, 549.15 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.95, 549.15 and 220.91 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.95 : 549.15 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.95/549.15 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.95x = 549.15 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.95x = 121,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,309.15/397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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