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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.91, 525.68 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.91, 525.68 and 223.54 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.91 : 525.68 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.91/525.68 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.91x = 525.68 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.91x = 117,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,510.51/380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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