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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.53, 579.05 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.53, 579.05 and 223.72 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.53 : 579.05 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.53/579.05 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.53x = 579.05 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.53x = 129,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,541.05/386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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