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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 576.83 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 576.83 and 222.21 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 576.83 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/576.83 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 576.83 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 128,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,177.39/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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