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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 525.13 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 525.13 and 223.16 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 525.13 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/525.13 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 525.13 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 117,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,188.77/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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