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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 534.03 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 534.03 and 221.18 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 534.03 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/534.03 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 534.03 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 118,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,114.91/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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