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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 546.18 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 546.18 and 221.14 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 546.18 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/546.18 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 546.18 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 120,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,782.25/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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