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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 575.54 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 575.54 and 221.01 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 575.54 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/575.54 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 575.54 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 127,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,198.99/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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