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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.47 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.47 and 222.72 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.47 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.47 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.47 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 128,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,614.12/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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