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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 579.24 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 579.24 and 223.96 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 579.24 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/579.24 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 579.24 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 129,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,726.59/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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