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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 569.77 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 569.77 and 224.22 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 569.77 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/569.77 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 569.77 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 127,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,753.83/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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