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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.77, 546.17 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.77, 546.17 and 221.13 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.77 : 546.17 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.77/546.17 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.77x = 546.17 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.77x = 120,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,774.57/395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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