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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 525.28 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 525.28 and 223.25 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 525.28 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/525.28 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 525.28 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 117,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,268.76/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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