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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 525.23 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 525.23 and 223.35 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 525.23 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/525.23 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 525.23 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 117,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,307.87/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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