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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 533.40 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 533.40 and 220.79 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 533.40 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/533.40 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 533.40 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 117,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,769.39/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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