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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 533.88 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 533.88 and 221.06 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 533.88 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/533.88 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 533.88 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 118,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,019.51/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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