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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 579.56 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 579.56 and 224.24 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 579.56 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/579.56 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 579.56 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 129,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,956.52/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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