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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 533.56 and 220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 533.56 and 220.85 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 533.56 = 220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/533.56 = 220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 533.56 × 220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 117,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,836.73/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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