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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 533.86 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 533.86 and 221.12 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 533.86 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/533.86 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 533.86 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 118,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,047.12/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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