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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.89, 574.47 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.89, 574.47 and 220.78 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.89 : 574.47 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.89/574.47 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.89x = 574.47 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.89x = 126,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,831.49/383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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