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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.37, 546.98 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.37, 546.98 and 221.73 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.37 : 546.98 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.37/546.98 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.37x = 546.98 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.37x = 121,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,281.88/396.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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