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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 532.65 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 532.65 and 220.23 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 532.65 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/532.65 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 532.65 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 117,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,305.51/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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