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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 524.35 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 524.35 and 224.75 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 524.35 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/524.35 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 524.35 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 117,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847.66/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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