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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 577.17 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 577.17 and 222.47 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 577.17 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/577.17 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 577.17 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 128,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,400.12/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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