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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.47, 535.92 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.47, 535.92 and 222.65 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.47 : 535.92 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.47/535.92 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.47x = 535.92 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.47x = 119,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,319.91/388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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