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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.46, 535.93 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.46, 535.93 and 222.66 is: 307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.46 : 535.93 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.46/535.93 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.46x = 535.93 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.46x = 119,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,329.62/388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.18

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