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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 533.05 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 533.05 and 220.52 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 533.05 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/533.05 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 533.05 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 117,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,544.97/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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