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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577 and 222.36 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 128,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,301.72/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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