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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 533.85 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 533.85 and 221.10 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 533.85 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/533.85 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 533.85 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 118,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,034.24/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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