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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 533.31 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 533.31 and 220.70 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 533.31 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/533.31 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 533.31 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 117,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,702.02/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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