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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.85, 532.55 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.85, 532.55 and 220.05 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.85 : 532.55 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.85/532.55 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.85x = 532.55 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.85x = 117,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,188.18/385.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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