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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 536.63 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 536.63 and 223.08 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 536.63 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/536.63 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 536.63 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 119,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,712.07/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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