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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 579.08 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 579.08 and 221.58 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 579.08 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/579.08 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 579.08 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 128,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,312.55/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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