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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 536.03 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 536.03 and 222.70 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 536.03 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/536.03 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 536.03 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 119,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,371.26/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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