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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.41, 547.03 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.41, 547.03 and 221.75 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.41 : 547.03 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.41/547.03 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.41x = 547.03 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.41x = 121,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,303.50/396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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