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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.90, 578.57 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.90, 578.57 and 223.49 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.90 : 578.57 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.90/578.57 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.90x = 578.57 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.90x = 129,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,304.61/385.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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