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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 535.55 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 535.55 and 222.26 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 535.55 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/535.55 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 535.55 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 119,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,030.57/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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