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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 576.19 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 576.19 and 221.83 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 576.19 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/576.19 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 576.19 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 127,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,816.23/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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