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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 536.58 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 536.58 and 220.80 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 536.58 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/536.58 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 536.58 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 118,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,476.86/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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