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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 533.23 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 533.23 and 220.61 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 533.23 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/533.23 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 533.23 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 117,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,636.65/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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