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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.55, 577.86 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.55, 577.86 and 222.90 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.55 : 577.86 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.55/577.86 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.55x = 577.86 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.55x = 128,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,804.99/385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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