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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 577.95 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 577.95 and 222.58 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 577.95 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/577.95 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 577.95 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 128,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,640.11/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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