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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 592.92 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 592.92 and 221.80 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 592.92 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/592.92 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 592.92 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 131,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,508.17/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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