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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 577.56 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 577.56 and 222.48 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 577.56 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/577.56 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 577.56 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 128,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,495.55/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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