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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 532.74 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 532.74 and 220.33 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 532.74 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/532.74 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 532.74 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 117,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,378.60/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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