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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 575.82 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 575.82 and 221.74 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 575.82 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/575.82 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 575.82 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 127,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,682.33/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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