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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 574.56 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 574.56 and 220.66 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 574.56 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/574.56 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 574.56 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 126,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,782.41/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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