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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.58, 578.91 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.58, 578.91 and 223.44 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.58 : 578.91 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.58/578.91 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.58x = 578.91 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.58x = 129,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,351.65/385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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