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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 525.20 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 525.20 and 223.24 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 525.20 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/525.20 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 525.20 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 117,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,243.22/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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