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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 533.46 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 533.46 and 220.77 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 533.46 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/533.46 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 533.46 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 117,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,772.14/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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