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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 547.21 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 547.21 and 221.88 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 547.21 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/547.21 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 547.21 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 121,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,414.95/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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