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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.45, 533.33 and 220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.45, 533.33 and 220.67 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.45 : 533.33 = 220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.45/533.33 = 220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.45x = 533.33 × 220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.45x = 117,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,686.16/386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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