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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 525.54 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 525.54 and 223.52 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 525.54 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/525.54 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 525.54 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 117,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,468.70/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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