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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 532.93 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 532.93 and 220.50 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 532.93 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/532.93 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 532.93 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 117,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,508.40/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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