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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 546.14 and 221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 546.14 and 221.15 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 546.14 = 221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/546.14 = 221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 546.14 × 221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 120,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,780.78/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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