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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 533.22 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 533.22 and 220.52 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 533.22 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/533.22 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 533.22 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 117,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,585.67/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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