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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 523.38 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 523.38 and 221.94 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 523.38 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/523.38 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 523.38 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 116,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,158.96/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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