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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 535.92 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 535.92 and 222.64 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 535.92 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/535.92 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 535.92 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 119,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,317.23/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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