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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 526.12 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 526.12 and 226 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 526.12 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/526.12 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 526.12 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 118,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,903.12/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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