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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.99, 549.21 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.99, 549.21 and 220.95 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.99 : 549.21 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.99/549.21 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.99x = 549.21 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.99x = 121,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,348.99/397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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