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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 536.64 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 536.64 and 223.03 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 536.64 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/536.64 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 536.64 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 119,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,685.48/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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