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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 533.66 and 220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 533.66 and 220.91 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 533.66 = 220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/533.66 = 220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 533.66 × 220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 117,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,891.38/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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