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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.81, 536.51 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.81, 536.51 and 223.01 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.81 : 536.51 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.81/536.51 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.81x = 536.51 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.81x = 119,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,647.10/388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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