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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 579.03 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 579.03 and 223.67 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 579.03 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/579.03 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 579.03 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 129,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,511.64/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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