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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 525.15 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 525.15 and 223.11 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 525.15 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/525.15 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 525.15 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 117,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,166.22/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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