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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 532.44 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 532.44 and 220.07 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 532.44 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/532.44 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 532.44 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 117,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,171.41/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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