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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.68 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.68 and 220.69 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.68 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.68 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.68 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 126,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,822.15/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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