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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.10 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.10 and 222.64 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.10 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.10 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.10 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 128,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,485.54/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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