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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 533.55 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 533.55 and 220.83 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 533.55 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/533.55 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 533.55 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 117,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,823.85/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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