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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.69, 592.11 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.69, 592.11 and 221.55 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.69 : 592.11 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.69/592.11 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.69x = 592.11 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.69x = 131,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,181.97/394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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