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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.31, 534.49 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.31, 534.49 and 221.52 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.31 : 534.49 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.31/534.49 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.31x = 534.49 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.31x = 118,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,397.00/387.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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