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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.97, 549.15 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.97, 549.15 and 223.28 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.97 : 549.15 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.97/549.15 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.97x = 549.15 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.97x = 122,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,614.21/397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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