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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.75, 578.93 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.75, 578.93 and 223.55 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.75 : 578.93 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.75/578.93 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.75x = 578.93 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.75x = 129,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,419.80/385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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