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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 578.88 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 578.88 and 223.73 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 578.88 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/578.88 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 578.88 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 129,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,512.10/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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