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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 578.03 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 578.03 and 220.94 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 578.03 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/578.03 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 578.03 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 127,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,711.95/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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