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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 532.52 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 532.52 and 220.08 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 532.52 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/532.52 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 532.52 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 117,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,195.90/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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