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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 524.12 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 524.12 and 224.52 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 524.12 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/524.12 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 524.12 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 117,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,675.42/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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