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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.43, 534.66 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.43, 534.66 and 221.66 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.43 : 534.66 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.43/534.66 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.43x = 534.66 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.43x = 118,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,510.36/387.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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