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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.37, 546.92 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.37, 546.92 and 221.68 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.37 : 546.92 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.37/546.92 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.37x = 546.92 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.37x = 121,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,238.49/396.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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