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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 536.75 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 536.75 and 223.11 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 536.75 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/536.75 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 536.75 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 119,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,754.29/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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