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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 534 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 534 and 221.21 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 534 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/534 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 534 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 118,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,126.14/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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