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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.36, 576.54 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.36, 576.54 and 221.96 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.36 : 576.54 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.36/576.54 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.36x = 576.54 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.36x = 127,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,965.94/384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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