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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 575.08 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 575.08 and 220.89 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 575.08 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/575.08 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 575.08 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 127,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,026.55/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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