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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 526.02 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 526.02 and 223.80 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 526.02 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/526.02 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 526.02 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 117,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,723.28/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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