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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 525.84 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 525.84 and 223.68 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 525.84 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/525.84 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 525.84 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 117,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,619.89/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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