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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.41 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.41 and 222.39 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.41 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.41 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.41 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 129,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,077.38/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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