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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.93 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.93 and 223.12 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.93 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.93 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.93 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 117,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,122.38/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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