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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 588.54 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 588.54 and 221.16 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 588.54 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/588.54 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 588.54 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 130,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,161.51/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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