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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 546.67 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 546.67 and 221.48 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 546.67 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/546.67 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 546.67 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 121,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,079.76/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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