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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.72 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.72 and 221.50 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.72 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.72 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.72 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 121,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,098.48/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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