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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 577.62 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 577.62 and 220.60 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 577.62 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/577.62 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 577.62 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 127,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,422.97/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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