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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 578.98 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 578.98 and 223.74 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 578.98 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/578.98 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 578.98 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 129,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,540.99/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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