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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.39, 534.44 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.39, 534.44 and 221.47 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.39 : 534.44 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.39/534.44 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.39x = 534.44 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.39x = 118,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,361.87/387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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