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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 533.34 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 533.34 and 220.76 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 533.34 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/533.34 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 533.34 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 117,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,740.14/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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