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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.25, 546.80 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.25, 546.80 and 221.59 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.25 : 546.80 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.25/546.80 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.25x = 546.80 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.25x = 121,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,164.60/396.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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