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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.91, 536.67 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.91, 536.67 and 306.22 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.91 : 536.67 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.91/536.67 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.91x = 536.67 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.91x = 164,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,339.09/388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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