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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.49, 534.62 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.49, 534.62 and 221.67 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.49 : 534.62 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.49/534.62 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.49x = 534.62 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.49x = 118,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,505.43/387.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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