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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 574.96 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 574.96 and 220.44 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 574.96 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/574.96 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 574.96 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 126,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,744.18/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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