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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 525.18 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 525.18 and 223.26 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 525.18 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/525.18 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 525.18 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 117,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,250.55/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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