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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 526.13 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 526.13 and 226 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 526.13 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/526.13 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 526.13 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 118,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,905.38/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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