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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.71, 525.36 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.71, 525.36 and 223.43 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.71 : 525.36 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.71/525.36 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.71x = 525.36 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.71x = 117,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,381.18/380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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