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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 546.89 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 546.89 and 221.63 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 546.89 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/546.89 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 546.89 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 121,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,203.39/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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