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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 580.10 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 580.10 and 224.49 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 580.10 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/580.10 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 580.10 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 130,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,225.53/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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