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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.33, 533.12 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.33, 533.12 and 220.54 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.33 : 533.12 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.33/533.12 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.33x = 533.12 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.33x = 117,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,571.85/386.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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