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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 533.49 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 533.49 and 220.83 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 533.49 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/533.49 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 533.49 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 117,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,807.77/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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