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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 579.72 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 579.72 and 223.86 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 579.72 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/579.72 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 579.72 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 129,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,776.12/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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