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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 578.76 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 578.76 and 221.40 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 578.76 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/578.76 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 578.76 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 128,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,137.46/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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