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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.11, 534.26 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.11, 534.26 and 221.37 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.11 : 534.26 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.11/534.26 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.11x = 534.26 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.11x = 118,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,267.69/387.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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