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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 592.79 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 592.79 and 221.95 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 592.79 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/592.79 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 592.79 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 131,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,569.74/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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