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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.90, 576.61 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.90, 576.61 and 222.09 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.90 : 576.61 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.90/576.61 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.90x = 576.61 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.90x = 128,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,058.76/384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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