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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 576.97 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 576.97 and 222.41 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 576.97 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/576.97 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 576.97 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 128,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,323.90/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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