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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 577.79 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 577.79 and 222.51 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 577.79 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/577.79 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 577.79 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 128,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,562.94/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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