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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 576.05 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 576.05 and 221.69 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 576.05 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/576.05 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 576.05 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 127,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,700.54/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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