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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 535.68 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 535.68 and 222.47 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 535.68 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/535.68 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 535.68 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 119,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,170.05/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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