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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.77, 546.15 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.77, 546.15 and 221.12 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.77 : 546.15 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.77/546.15 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.77x = 546.15 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.77x = 120,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,762.79/395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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