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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 533.17 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 533.17 and 220.56 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 533.17 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/533.17 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 533.17 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 117,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,593.01/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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