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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.47, 525.05 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.47, 525.05 and 223.22 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.47 : 525.05 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.47/525.05 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.47x = 525.05 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.47x = 117,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,200.95/380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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