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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 579.24 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 579.24 and 223.76 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 579.24 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/579.24 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 579.24 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 129,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,610.74/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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