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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 578.13 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 578.13 and 223.23 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 578.13 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/578.13 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 578.13 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 129,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,055.96/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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