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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533.72 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533.72 and 220.98 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533.72 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533.72 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533.72 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 117,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,940.34/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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