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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 536.06 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 536.06 and 220.45 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 536.06 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/536.06 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 536.06 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 118,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,174.43/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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