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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 546.01 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 546.01 and 221.05 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 546.01 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/546.01 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 546.01 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 120,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,695.51/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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