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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 533.74 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 533.74 and 221.10 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 533.74 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/533.74 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 533.74 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 118,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,012.28/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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