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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 532.96 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 532.96 and 220.41 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 532.96 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/532.96 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 532.96 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 117,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,466.50/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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