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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 533.94 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 533.94 and 221.16 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 533.94 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/533.94 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 533.94 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 118,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,086.17/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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