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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 576.52 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 576.52 and 220.14 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 576.52 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/576.52 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 576.52 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 126,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,916.18/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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