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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.37, 534.53 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.37, 534.53 and 221.55 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.37 : 534.53 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.37/534.53 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.37x = 534.53 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.37x = 118,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,425.79/387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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