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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.19 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.19 and 222.62 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.19 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.19 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.19 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 128,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,491.71/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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