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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 535.64 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 535.64 and 222.44 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 535.64 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/535.64 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 535.64 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 119,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,143.97/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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