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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 575.61 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 575.61 and 221.64 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 575.61 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/575.61 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 575.61 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 127,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,575.21/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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