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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 533.95 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 533.95 and 221.21 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 533.95 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/533.95 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 533.95 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 118,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,111.86/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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