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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 535.76 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 535.76 and 222.46 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 535.76 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/535.76 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 535.76 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 119,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,182.49/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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