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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.30 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.30 and 224.90 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.30 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.30 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.30 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 117,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,915.07/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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