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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 525.78 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 525.78 and 223.63 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 525.78 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/525.78 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 525.78 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 117,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,580.18/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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