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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 577.12 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 577.12 and 222.32 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 577.12 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/577.12 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 577.12 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 128,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,305.32/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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