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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 533.64 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 533.64 and 220.92 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 533.64 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/533.64 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 533.64 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 117,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,891.75/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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