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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 534.13 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 534.13 and 221.29 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 534.13 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/534.13 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 534.13 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 118,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,195.74/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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