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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 533.20 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 533.20 and 220.58 is: 304.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 533.20 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/533.20 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 533.20 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 117,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,613.26/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.37

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