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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 533.03 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 533.03 and 220.47 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 533.03 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/533.03 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 533.03 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 117,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,517.12/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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