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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 577.32 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 577.32 and 222.72 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 577.32 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/577.32 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 577.32 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 128,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,580.71/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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