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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 546.11 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 546.11 and 221.06 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 546.11 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/546.11 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 546.11 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 120,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,724.17/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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