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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.26 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.26 and 222.60 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.26 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.26 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.26 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 128,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,498.08/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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