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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.88 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.88 and 220.40 is: 304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.88 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.88 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.88 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 117,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,446.75/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.12

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