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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.03, 535.33 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.03, 535.33 and 222.16 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.03 : 535.33 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.03/535.33 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.03x = 535.33 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.03x = 118,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,926.24/388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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