Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.42, 534.58 and 221.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 387.42, 534.58 and 221.58 is: 305.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387.42 : 534.58 = 221.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387.42/534.58 = 221.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387.42x = 534.58 × 221.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387.42x = 118,452.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,452.24/387.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305.75
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