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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.68 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.68 and 221.54 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.68 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.68 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.68 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 121,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,109.31/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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