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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.12, 546.58 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.12, 546.58 and 221.43 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.12 : 546.58 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.12/546.58 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.12x = 546.58 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.12x = 121,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,025.92/396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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