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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.33, 533.17 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.33, 533.17 and 220.55 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.33 : 533.17 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.33/533.17 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.33x = 533.17 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.33x = 117,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,590.01/386.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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