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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 577.32 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 577.32 and 220.42 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 577.32 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/577.32 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 577.32 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 127,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,252.87/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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