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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 535.46 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 535.46 and 222.27 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 535.46 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/535.46 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 535.46 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 119,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,016.69/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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