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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 532.97 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 532.97 and 220.48 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 532.97 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/532.97 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 532.97 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 117,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,505.46/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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