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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 591.24 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 591.24 and 221.08 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 591.24 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/591.24 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 591.24 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 130,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,711.34/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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