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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 525.54 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 525.54 and 223.49 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 525.54 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/525.54 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 525.54 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 117,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,452.93/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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