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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 532.85 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 532.85 and 220.32 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 532.85 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/532.85 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 532.85 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 117,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,397.51/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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