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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 578.04 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 578.04 and 222.75 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 578.04 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/578.04 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 578.04 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 128,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,757.57/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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