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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 535.64 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 535.64 and 222.34 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 535.64 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/535.64 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 535.64 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 119,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,094.20/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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