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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.77, 532.30 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.77, 532.30 and 220 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.77 : 532.30 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.77/532.30 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.77x = 532.30 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.77x = 117,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,106.00/385.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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