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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.12 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.12 and 222.68 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.12 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.12 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.12 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 128,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,513.08/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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