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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 524.59 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 524.59 and 224.88 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 524.59 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/524.59 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 524.59 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 117,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,969.24/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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