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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 579.33 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 579.33 and 221.88 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 579.33 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/579.33 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 579.33 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 128,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,541.74/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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