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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.30, 549.68 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.30, 549.68 and 221.27 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.30 : 549.68 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.30/549.68 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.30x = 549.68 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.30x = 121,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,628.25/398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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