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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.95, 546.42 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.95, 546.42 and 221.30 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.95 : 546.42 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.95/546.42 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.95x = 546.42 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.95x = 120,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,922.75/395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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