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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 535.84 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 535.84 and 222.50 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 535.84 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/535.84 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 535.84 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 119,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,225.18/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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