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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 524.98 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 524.98 and 223.02 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 524.98 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/524.98 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 524.98 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 117,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,081.04/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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