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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.57, 534.94 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.57, 534.94 and 221.83 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.57 : 534.94 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.57/534.94 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.57x = 534.94 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.57x = 118,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,663.07/387.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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