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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 578.87 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 578.87 and 223.62 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 578.87 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/578.87 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 578.87 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 129,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,445.79/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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