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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.79, 577.18 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.79, 577.18 and 141.22 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.79 : 577.18 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.79/577.18 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.79x = 577.18 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.79x = 81,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,509.36/384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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