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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.28, 576.69 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.28, 576.69 and 221.74 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.28 : 576.69 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.28/576.69 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.28x = 576.69 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.28x = 127,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,875.24/384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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