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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 526.08 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 526.08 and 223.84 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 526.08 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/526.08 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 526.08 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 117,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,754.00/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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