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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.57 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.57 and 221.27 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.57 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.57 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.57 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 127,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,352.39/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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