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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.77, 534.98 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.77, 534.98 and 221.85 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.77 : 534.98 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.77/534.98 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.77x = 534.98 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.77x = 118,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,684.20/387.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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