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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 535.86 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 535.86 and 222.58 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 535.86 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/535.86 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 535.86 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 119,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,271.72/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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