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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.11 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.11 and 221.24 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.11 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.11 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.11 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 118,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,166.73/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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