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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 575.88 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 575.88 and 221.72 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 575.88 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/575.88 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 575.88 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 127,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,681.23/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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