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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 574.14 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 574.14 and 220.36 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 574.14 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/574.14 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 574.14 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 126,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,517.49/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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