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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 578.13 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 578.13 and 223.30 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 578.13 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/578.13 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 578.13 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 129,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,096.43/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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