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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 576.90 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 576.90 and 222.20 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 576.90 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/576.90 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 576.90 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 128,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,187.18/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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