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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 580.56 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 580.56 and 224.16 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 580.56 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/580.56 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 580.56 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 130,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,138.33/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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