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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 536.72 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 536.72 and 223.09 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 536.72 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/536.72 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 536.72 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 119,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,734.41/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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