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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 576 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 576 and 268.32 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 576 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/576 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 576 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 154,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,552.32/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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