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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 532.99 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 532.99 and 220.51 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 532.99 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/532.99 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 532.99 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 117,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,529.62/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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