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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 532.75 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 532.75 and 220.26 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 532.75 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/532.75 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 532.75 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 117,344.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,344.85/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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