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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 536.38 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 536.38 and 222.93 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 536.38 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/536.38 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 536.38 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 119,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,575.19/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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