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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.82 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.82 and 203.22 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.82 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.82 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.82 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 117,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,627.80/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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