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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.83, 577.78 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.83, 577.78 and 222.69 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.83 : 577.78 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.83/577.78 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.83x = 577.78 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.83x = 128,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,665.27/384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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