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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 536.59 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 536.59 and 223.02 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 536.59 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/536.59 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 536.59 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 119,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,670.58/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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