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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 576.28 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 576.28 and 221.51 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 576.28 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/576.28 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 576.28 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 127,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,651.78/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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