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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.58, 576.57 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.58, 576.57 and 222.08 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.58 : 576.57 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.58/576.57 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.58x = 576.57 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.58x = 128,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,043.56/384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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