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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 525.24 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 525.24 and 223.25 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 525.24 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/525.24 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 525.24 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 117,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,257.20/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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