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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 533.02 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 533.02 and 220.44 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 533.02 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/533.02 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 533.02 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 117,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,498.93/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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