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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 536.16 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 536.16 and 222.76 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 536.16 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/536.16 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 536.16 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 119,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,436.51/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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