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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.63, 536.32 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.63, 536.32 and 222.87 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.63 : 536.32 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.63/536.32 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.63x = 536.32 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.63x = 119,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,529.64/388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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