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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.58, 578.46 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.58, 578.46 and 220.88 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.58 : 578.46 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.58/578.46 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.58x = 578.46 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.58x = 127,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,770.24/385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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