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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 546.83 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 546.83 and 221.61 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 546.83 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/546.83 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 546.83 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 121,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,181.89/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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