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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 533.04 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 533.04 and 220.54 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 533.04 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/533.04 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 533.04 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 117,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,556.64/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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