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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 536.49 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 536.49 and 223 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 536.49 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/536.49 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 536.49 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 119,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,637.27/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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