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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 533.71 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 533.71 and 220.97 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 533.71 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/533.71 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 533.71 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 117,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,933.90/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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