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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 525.98 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 525.98 and 223.83 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 525.98 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/525.98 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 525.98 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 117,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,730.10/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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