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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 534.72 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 534.72 and 221.72 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 534.72 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/534.72 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 534.72 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 118,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,558.12/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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