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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 526.02 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 526.02 and 223.77 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 526.02 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/526.02 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 526.02 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 117,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,707.50/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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