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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 579.46 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 579.46 and 224.16 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 579.46 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/579.46 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 579.46 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 129,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,891.75/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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