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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.37, 577.59 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.37, 577.59 and 222.71 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.37 : 577.59 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.37/577.59 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.37x = 577.59 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.37x = 128,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,632.18/385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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