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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 532.65 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 532.65 and 220.19 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 532.65 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/532.65 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 532.65 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 117,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,284.20/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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