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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.40, 534.58 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.40, 534.58 and 221.66 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.40 : 534.58 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.40/534.58 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.40x = 534.58 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.40x = 118,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,495.79/387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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