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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.78, 535.09 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.78, 535.09 and 221.98 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.78 : 535.09 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.78/535.09 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.78x = 535.09 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.78x = 118,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,779.28/387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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