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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 533.06 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 533.06 and 220.47 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 533.06 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/533.06 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 533.06 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 117,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,522.64/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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