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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 533.42 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 533.42 and 220.73 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 533.42 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/533.42 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 533.42 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 117,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,741.80/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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