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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.29, 533.08 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.29, 533.08 and 220.49 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.29 : 533.08 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.29/533.08 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.29x = 533.08 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.29x = 117,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,538.81/386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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