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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.26, 526.09 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.26, 526.09 and 223.89 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.26 : 526.09 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.26/526.09 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.26x = 526.09 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.26x = 117,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,785.73/381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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