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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 525.40 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 525.40 and 223.38 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 525.40 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/525.40 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 525.40 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 117,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,363.29/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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