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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 533.82 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 533.82 and 221.04 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 533.82 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/533.82 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 533.82 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 117,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,995.57/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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