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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.79, 536.54 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.79, 536.54 and 223.05 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.79 : 536.54 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.79/536.54 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.79x = 536.54 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.79x = 119,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,675.80/388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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