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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.09, 546.60 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.09, 546.60 and 221.43 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.09 : 546.60 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.09/546.60 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.09x = 546.60 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.09x = 121,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,034.98/396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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