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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 546.65 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 546.65 and 221.46 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 546.65 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/546.65 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 546.65 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 121,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,061.11/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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