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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 525.92 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 525.92 and 223.76 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 525.92 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/525.92 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 525.92 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 117,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,679.86/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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