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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 580.43 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 580.43 and 224.15 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 580.43 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/580.43 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 580.43 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 130,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,101.04/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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