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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 534.59 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 534.59 and 221.63 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 534.59 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/534.59 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 534.59 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 118,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,478.95/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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