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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 573.81 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 573.81 and 220.23 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 573.81 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/573.81 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 573.81 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 126,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,370.18/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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