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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 525.33 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 525.33 and 223.30 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 525.33 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/525.33 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 525.33 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 117,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306.19/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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