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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.79, 534.89 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.79, 534.89 and 221.96 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.79 : 534.89 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.79/534.89 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.79x = 534.89 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.79x = 118,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,726.08/387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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