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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 576.82 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 576.82 and 222.80 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 576.82 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/576.82 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 576.82 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 128,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,516.14/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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