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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.84 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.84 and 223.44 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.84 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.84 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.84 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 129,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,336.01/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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