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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.37, 546.99 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.37, 546.99 and 221.72 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.37 : 546.99 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.37/546.99 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.37x = 546.99 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.37x = 121,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,278.62/396.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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