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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 532.52 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 532.52 and 220.10 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 532.52 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/532.52 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 532.52 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 117,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,203.89/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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