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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.19, 532.79 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.19, 532.79 and 220.37 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.19 : 532.79 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.19/532.79 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.19x = 532.79 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.19x = 117,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,407.17/386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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