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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 524.31 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 524.31 and 228.55 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 524.31 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/524.31 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 524.31 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 119,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,832.42/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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