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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.77 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.77 and 224.78 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.77 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.77 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.77 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 130,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,542.58/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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