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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.08 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.08 and 221.27 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.08 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.08 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.08 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 118,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,173.76/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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