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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 535.83 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 535.83 and 222.63 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 535.83 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/535.83 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 535.83 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 119,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,291.83/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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