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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 524.90 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 524.90 and 223.04 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 524.90 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/524.90 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 524.90 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 117,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,075.57/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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