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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 578.13 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 578.13 and 223.06 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 578.13 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/578.13 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 578.13 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 128,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,957.68/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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