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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.38, 578.73 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.38, 578.73 and 223.66 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.38 : 578.73 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.38/578.73 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.38x = 578.73 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.38x = 129,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,438.75/386.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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