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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 587.46 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 587.46 and 221.72 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 587.46 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/587.46 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 587.46 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 130,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,251.63/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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