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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 536.14 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 536.14 and 222.77 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 536.14 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/536.14 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 536.14 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 119,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,435.91/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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