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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 591.99 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 591.99 and 221.67 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 591.99 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/591.99 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 591.99 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 131,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,226.42/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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