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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.47, 536.10 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.47, 536.10 and 222.69 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.47 : 536.10 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.47/536.10 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.47x = 536.10 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.47x = 119,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,384.11/388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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