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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 536.16 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 536.16 and 222.71 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 536.16 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/536.16 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 536.16 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 119,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,408.19/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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