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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.66, 591.72 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.66, 591.72 and 221.19 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.66 : 591.72 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.66/591.72 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.66x = 591.72 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.66x = 130,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,882.55/394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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