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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 534.26 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 534.26 and 221.34 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 534.26 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/534.26 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 534.26 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 118,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,253.11/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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