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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 546.63 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 546.63 and 221.45 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 546.63 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/546.63 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 546.63 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 121,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,048.48/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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