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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.31, 535.85 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.31, 535.85 and 222.49 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.31 : 535.85 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.31/535.85 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.31x = 535.85 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.31x = 119,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,217.47/388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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