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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 535.45 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 535.45 and 222.19 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 535.45 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/535.45 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 535.45 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 118,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,971.64/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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