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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 576.99 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 576.99 and 223.09 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 576.99 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/576.99 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 576.99 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 128,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,720.70/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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