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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 534.22 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 534.22 and 221.34 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 534.22 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/534.22 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 534.22 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 118,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,244.25/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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