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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 574.88 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 574.88 and 220.95 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 574.88 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/574.88 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 574.88 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 127,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,018.63/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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