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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 578.82 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 578.82 and 223.74 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 578.82 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/578.82 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 578.82 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 129,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,505.19/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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