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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.79, 578.68 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.79, 578.68 and 142.22 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.79 : 578.68 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.79/578.68 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.79x = 578.68 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.79x = 82,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,299.87/385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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