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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.64, 534.97 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.64, 534.97 and 221.90 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.64 : 534.97 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.64/534.97 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.64x = 534.97 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.64x = 118,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,707.45/387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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