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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 546.13 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 546.13 and 221.10 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 546.13 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/546.13 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 546.13 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 120,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,749.34/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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