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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 592.56 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 592.56 and 221.92 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 592.56 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/592.56 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 592.56 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 131,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,500.92/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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