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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 546.80 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 546.80 and 221.57 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 546.80 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/546.80 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 546.80 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 121,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,151.74/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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