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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.33, 534.50 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.33, 534.50 and 221.57 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.33 : 534.50 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.33/534.50 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.33x = 534.50 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.33x = 118,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,425.38/387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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