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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 546.06 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 546.06 and 221.02 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 546.06 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/546.06 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 546.06 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 120,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,690.18/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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