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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 536.06 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 536.06 and 222.69 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 536.06 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/536.06 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 536.06 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 119,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,375.20/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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