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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 574.74 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 574.74 and 220.38 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 574.74 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/574.74 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 574.74 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 126,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,661.20/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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