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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 535.88 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 535.88 and 222.52 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 535.88 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/535.88 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 535.88 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 119,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,244.02/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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