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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 577.78 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 577.78 and 111.28 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 577.78 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/577.78 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 577.78 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 64,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.72/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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