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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 546.42 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 546.42 and 221.34 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 546.42 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/546.42 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 546.42 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 120,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,944.60/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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