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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.84 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.84 and 220.34 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.84 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.84 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.84 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 117,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,405.97/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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