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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 533.04 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 533.04 and 255.22 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 533.04 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/533.04 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 533.04 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 136,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,042.47/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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