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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.70 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.70 and 221.09 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.70 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.70 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.70 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 117,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,993.06/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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