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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 524.60 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 524.60 and 224.90 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 524.60 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/524.60 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 524.60 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 117,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,979.35/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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