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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 545.99 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 545.99 and 221.00 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 545.99 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/545.99 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 545.99 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 120,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,661.20/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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