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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.06, 549.33 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.06, 549.33 and 221.03 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.06 : 549.33 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.06/549.33 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.06x = 549.33 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.06x = 121,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,418.14/398.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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