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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 533.37 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 533.37 and 220.78 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 533.37 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/533.37 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 533.37 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 117,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,757.43/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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