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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 549.28 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 549.28 and 220.98 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 549.28 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/549.28 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 549.28 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 121,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,379.89/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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