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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533.76 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533.76 and 221 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533.76 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533.76 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533.76 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 117,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,960.96/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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