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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 576.57 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 576.57 and 222.18 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 576.57 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/576.57 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 576.57 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 128,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,102.99/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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