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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.91, 532.60 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.91, 532.60 and 220.12 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.91 : 532.60 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.91/532.60 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.91x = 532.60 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.91x = 117,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,234.03/385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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