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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 535.38 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 535.38 and 222.21 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 535.38 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/535.38 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 535.38 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 118,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,966.79/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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