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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 533.04 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 533.04 and 220.50 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 533.04 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/533.04 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 533.04 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 117,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,535.32/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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