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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 525.57 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 525.57 and 223.43 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 525.57 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/525.57 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 525.57 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 117,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,428.11/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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