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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 525.21 and 223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 525.21 and 223.21 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 525.21 = 223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/525.21 = 223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 525.21 × 223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 117,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,232.12/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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