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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 577.44 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 577.44 and 222.24 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 577.44 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/577.44 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 577.44 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 128,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,330.27/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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