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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 524.51 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 524.51 and 224.82 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 524.51 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/524.51 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 524.51 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 117,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,919.21/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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