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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.78, 578.70 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.78, 578.70 and 223.48 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.78 : 578.70 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.78/578.70 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.78x = 578.70 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.78x = 129,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,327.88/385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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