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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 577.23 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 577.23 and 222.73 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 577.23 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/577.23 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 577.23 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 128,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,566.44/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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