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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.86, 546.36 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.86, 546.36 and 221.26 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.86 : 546.36 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.86/546.36 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.86x = 546.36 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.86x = 120,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,887.61/395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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