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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 547.26 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 547.26 and 221.93 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 547.26 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/547.26 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 547.26 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 121,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,450.68/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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