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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 525.52 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 525.52 and 223.53 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 525.52 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/525.52 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 525.52 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 117,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,467.61/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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