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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 576.83 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 576.83 and 222.08 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 576.83 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/576.83 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 576.83 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 128,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,100.08/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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