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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 579.09 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 579.09 and 223.58 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 579.09 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/579.09 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 579.09 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 129,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,470.05/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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