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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 577.74 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 577.74 and 223.04 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 577.74 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/577.74 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 577.74 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 128,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,859.13/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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