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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 534.19 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 534.19 and 221.33 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 534.19 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/534.19 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 534.19 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 118,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,231.17/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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