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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 579.73 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 579.73 and 223.95 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 579.73 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/579.73 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 579.73 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 129,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,830.53/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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