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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 534.80 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 534.80 and 221.74 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 534.80 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/534.80 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 534.80 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 118,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,586.55/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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