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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.05, 532.68 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.05, 532.68 and 220.24 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.05 : 532.68 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.05/532.68 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.05x = 532.68 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.05x = 117,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,317.44/386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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