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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 574.42 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 574.42 and 220.44 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 574.42 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/574.42 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 574.42 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 126,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,625.14/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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