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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 576.26 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 576.26 and 221.75 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 576.26 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/576.26 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 576.26 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 127,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,781.66/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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