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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.58 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.58 and 224.92 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.58 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.58 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.58 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 117,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,988.53/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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